gas mileage
#1
gas mileage
im lookin to get a camaro. i really want a z28 but people are telling me it will get terrible gas mileage which would force me to get a v6. can you guys give me an idea of how it is on gas with or without mods and performance parts
#2
RE: gas mileage
I've got a 2000 SS and I avg. 17-20 when I was keeping track(and it was newer) Depends on driving style and whether it's an auto or six speed. Just remember even though a V-6 has fewer cylinders, it's still working harder (pronounced burning more gas) to move the same load as the V-8. Stay off the gas and drive it normal and I think you'll do fine with the V-8 (especially a Six speed)
#3
RE: gas mileage
First...what kind of camaro are you looking for?
4th gen V8's can get really good Highway mileage, and it really comes down to how you drive...
I get good gas mpg in my 3.8 1996...but if there was a Z28 when I was looking, I would have gotten that...
4th gen V8's can get really good Highway mileage, and it really comes down to how you drive...
I get good gas mpg in my 3.8 1996...but if there was a Z28 when I was looking, I would have gotten that...
#5
RE: gas mileage
I have an 02 Z28, 6 speed. In the city, it usually ranges from 17-21...the former being on really short trips (<=2-5 miles) and the latter being medium trips and conservative driving. On the highway I get anywhere from 23-27. That 6th gear really helps eek out extra mileage with conservative driving.
That's what I like about a stick, you often get two transmissions in one: performance or economy when you need it as well as being fun to drive.
Hope this helps.
That's what I like about a stick, you often get two transmissions in one: performance or economy when you need it as well as being fun to drive.
Hope this helps.
#8
RE: gas mileage
Dude, gas mileage sucks. I have 34 miles on my tank right now, and have already burnt 1/8th of a tank. Not sure it it's the way I drive it, or not. 6spd 2000 SS. Maybe I ought to average it out but driving it is so expensive. I drive a 1993 Toyota Corolla everyday, it's my $1200 car because I just can't afford to drive the Camaro everyday. But that's me onan E4salary with a wife, house, truck, and saint bernard.